From Van Gogh to vintage whisky — luxury isn’t always innocent. Criminal networks are increasingly exploiting art, high-end watches, jewellery, and rare wines as vehicles for money laundering. Why?…
The red flags of future look very different from the cash structuring and fake invoices we used to chase. Today’s risks are shaped by AI, instant payments, fintech growth,…
For years, offshore financial centres have been painted with the same brush — tax evasion, secrecy, and money laundering. But in 2025, the reality is more complex. …
Sanctions apply to all professional services, not just banks. In 2025, a well-known international law firm faced enforcement action after it processed payments to sanctioned Russian banks while…
Why STRs Matter More Than Ever
A Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) is one of the most powerful tools in the fight against money laundering, terrorism financing, and financial…
For years, transaction monitoring has been the backbone of AML programs. Every suspicious deposit, unusual wire, or odd transfer triggers an alert. Analysts review, escalate, and sometimes file…
